Press releases and media coverage
Australia and New Zealand are lands of diverse topography, with thousands of communities situated in areas where hills, slopes, embankments and elevations are prevalent. And while that may mean stunning views and natural light for those wishing to live on an elevated site, it raises significant challenges for builders and engineers who must consider the ground terrain and other geotechnical issues.
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Key considerations when building a stable structure on a difficult site
BENP
24th February 2021
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Water supply systems such as damns, tanks and sewage treatment plants provide essential services for Australian communities. And while these marvels of engineering undertake important functions, we must also acknowledge that their quality and longevity play a vital role in maintaining the comforts of modern society. It is why specialised resins, gels and coatings for asset preservation can be just as important – if not more – as the water infrastructure they serve.
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Why paying attention to specialised resins and coatings is vital for protecting Australia's water infrastructure
Waste + Water Management Australia
1st January 2021
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As $45 billion worth of infrastructure projects take place over the next five years, smarter solutions will be needed to keep these projects on track and within budget.
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The big challenge facing New Zealand infrastructure
AsiaPacific Infrastructure
7th December 2020
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PURCHASING and maintaining a property is, for many,
the biggest investment of their lifetime and for homeowners
looking to sell their property, structural defects caused by
ground subsidence can significantly reduce the final sale price
of this investment.
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Buying or selling a property with foundation issues
The Adviser
25th November 2020
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With almost 50,000kms of coastline and more than 10,000 beaches around Australia, it’s only natural that many Australians choose to live by the ocean. Yet, despite the lifestyle benefits of coastal living, construction methods near a shoreline typically need more careful consideration to account for the loose, sandy soil conditions prevalent in these areas.
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Ground Stabilisation Solutions For Building On Coastal Sandy Soils
Building Connection
4th November 2020
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While much of Australia was forced into shutdown at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, the infrastructure construction industry carried on as the Government acknowledged the sector as an essential service.
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How smart solutions can help to keep critical infrastructure projects on track
Built Environment News Platform
25th June 2020
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Through innovative processes, we’re working on our Lake walls to give them at least another 50 years of life! So as you’re walking
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Project Update: Project Manager - Lake Walls
National Capital Authority
22nd June 2020
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Post-quake every day New Zealanders were introduced to a number of new terms relating to engineering and ground movement.
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Subsidence and its risks
metropol
11th June 2020
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While cracked walls, uneven floors and jammed doors and windows can all be visible signs of potential problems with foundation ground, homeowners often initially call upon trades people to help restore their home to its original condition. It is during this process of inspecting and fixing these issues that ground engineering specialist, Mainmark, may be called in.
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How collaboration between trades and ground engineering specialists can remediate properties
BUILDING CONNECTION
2nd June 2020
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A delicate, high-tech operation is underway, to shore-up the safety and stability of Lake Burley Griffin’s historic walls.
The Federal Government’s pumping $3 million into the project, so the structure can stand-up to the elements, for years to come.
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Lake Walls Work
WIN News Canberra
26th May 2020
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If your home has compromised structural integrity it will likely be most evident when trying to sell – and it may fetch a significantly lower price because of it.
Speaking to West Real Estate, Mainmark Ground Engineering Head of Sales Australia and New Zealand Steve Piscetek said while Western Australia had a relatively healthy building sector, structural damage did occur for a number of reasons.
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Maintaining integrity
The West Australian
4th May 2020
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James O’Grady, Business Development Manager at Mainmark Ground Engineering offers his advice on spotting signs of subsidence and ways to minimise downtime when addressing them.
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Cost-effective ways to remediate the ground beneath warehouse and logistics infrastructure
MHD Supply Chain News
2nd March 2020
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